I fear the languages in my head…

New brand seeks to revive comics

            A set of weekly comics aimed at reviving the moribund
            local comics industry will come out starting August. Titled Joe
            D’Mango’s Love Notes and Charo Santos Concio’s Maalaala Mo
            Kaya, the sets will come out in 40,000 outlets nationwide and in
            specially designed stalls along major thoroughfares in Metro Manila. 
            

“Comics can be instrumental in
            helping increase literacy and in values formation,” explained Guia
            Yonzon, editor of the new brand Bituin Komiks. “Our product is
            ready and our distribution network is extensive and solid.” 
            

Bituin Komiks, which will cost no
            more than a small bottle of soft drink, was helped developed by
            Mango Comics, an imprint of the Yonzon Entertainment Syndicate.  
            

Yonzon was responsible for the
            revival of Darna, with its three-part Darna Golden Anniversary
            issue, and also for the development of characters and comics for the
            popular theme park Enchanted Kingdom. 
            

The new brand Bituin Komiks will
            also come out with a variety of other titles and is currently
            negotiating with Carlo Caparas and young comics creators such as
            Gerry Alanguilan and Arnold Arre. 
            

Bituin Komiks will be a major
            player in the new era of Philippine comics. “We believe in the
            medium and its potential in harnessing the artistic and literary
            talents of our people,” Yonzon continued, adding that with the
            economic resurgence, the time for the new golden age of comics is
            now.”